Sir Tom Hunter and The Hunter Foundation also pledged a 140 per cent boost for every penny raised by the 7,293 walkers who took to the streets back in April.

A total of 322 charities have benefited from the fundraising, with Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity the biggest beneficiary from the event receiving £187,806.91 with 540 walkers rasing money for Scotland's largest children's hospital.

Kirsten Sinclair, the charity's director of fundraising said: “It’s an incredible figure. The money raised will make a real and lasting difference to the lives of our young patients. The 40 per cent fundraising boost is an amazing initiative that makes the Kiltwalk unique in its ability to turbocharge fundraising. The Kiltwalk has captured the imagination of our supporters, and there really is an event and route to suit everyone. I would encourage every charity to get behind the Kiltwalk and get as many people walking on their behalf as possible. We are delighted to be part of such an incredible event series.

“The Kiltwalk runs events which get bigger and better every year. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to all involved in the event, especially our amazing walkers who went above and beyond to support the babies, children and young people treated at the children’s hospital in Glasgow.”

The Beatson Cancer Charity and Calum's Cabin were also popular with walkers, with the Beatson receiving £125,677.97 and Calum's Cabin £80,170.57.

Nicholas McDonald with Rhys and Gillian (Image: Martin Shields)

Kilwalk has raised more than £4.8m for Scottish charitable causes since 2011 and Kiltwalk's chief executive Paul Cooney said:“Raising this incredible amount of money for charity can only encourage more people to take part. This is a hugely impressive figure which will make a real and lasting difference to charities.

“The Kiltwalk gets bigger every year and we truly believe it has the potential to become Scotland’s biggest charity event. With the Dundee and Edinburgh Kiltwalks still to come, it’s not too late to take part in 2017.”

To sign up for the Dundee or Edinburgh legs of the Royal Bank of Scotland Kiltwalk visit www.thekiltwalk.co.uk